DeKalb County High School

DeKalb County High School (DCHS) is located in Smithville, Tennessee. It is the only high school in the county and serves grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 867 as of August 8, 2015.[2] The school's mascot is a tiger and the school colors are black and gold. The principal is Randy Jennings and the assistant principals are David Gash and Jenny Norris.[3] The school is fed by DeKalb Middle School (6-8; located at the same complex as the high school) and DeKalb West School (K-8).[4]

DeKalb County High School
Address
1130 W. Broad Street

Smithville
,
DeKalb
,
Tennessee
37166

United States
Coordinates35.96877°N 85.85225°W / 35.96877; -85.85225
Information
School typePublic secondary
Established1963
School districtDeKalb County Schools
SuperintendentPatrick Cripps
PrincipalRandy Jennings
Grades9-12
Enrollment833 (2018-19)[1]
Average class size20–30
LanguageEnglish
Hours in school day7
Color(s)Black and Gold
SloganTiger Pride
SportsFootball, Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Golf, Cross Country
MascotTiger
Team nameDeKalb County Fighting Tigers
RivalLivingston Academy, Cannon County High School, Smith County High School, Upperman High School
YearbookThe Tiger
Communities servedSmithville, Dowelltown, Liberty, Alexandria, Temperance Hall
AffiliationsTennessee Secondary School Athletic Association
WebsiteDeKalb County High School

Clubs

DCHS has a variety of clubs, including FFA, FBLA, FCCLA, HOSA, Jr. and Sr. Beta Club, SkillsUSA, CTE, a Chess Club, a Literature Club, a Science Club, and a Spanish Club. Other groups include the Student Council as well as a Color Guard and Marching Band known as the "Fighting Tiger Marching Band".[3]

References
  1. "De Kalb County High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  2. Dwayne Page (August 8, 2015). "School Enrollment Numbers Keep Changing". WJLE. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
  3. "DCHS". Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  4. "DeKalb County Schools". Retrieved September 1, 2014.


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